National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
Withdrawn
09/10/2025
04/22/2025
Withdrawn at the agency's request.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
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0
0
0
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The Individual and Community Preparedness Division (ICPD) analyzes and uses data collected in the two versions of the National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness to identify progress and gaps in individual and community preparedness and to better understand the motivational factors and barriers to preparedness that people face. The survey measures the publicâs knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors relative to preparing for disasters. This information is used by ICPD and FEMA components to tailor messaging and public information efforts, community outreach, and strategic planning initiatives to more effectively improve the state of individual preparedness and participation across the country. The findings are compiled in a report that is circulated internally to DHS and FEMA officials as well as made available to the public on the FEMA website, OpenFEMA (https://www.fema.gov/about/openfema/data-sets/national-household-survey).
US Code:
42 USC 5195-5195(a)
Name of Law: The Stafford Act, Title VI, Emergency Preparedness
EO: EO 13254 Name/Subject of EO: Creation of Freedom Corps
The total annual burden estimate for completion of the data collection represents an increase (+32 hours) from the current information collection. The total survey sample size increased from 7,000 to 7,500 (+500 respondents). The expected data collection modality is anticipated to be entirely web and the average time to complete the survey is expected to be 20.5 minutes (0.3417 hours) based on real world averages. This represents a nearly two-fold increase per survey from the weighted average time to complete the survey previously in 10.7 minutes (0.1786 hours) based on the prior mix of survey modalities (phone and web) and instrument forms (national and hazard/regional). These changes increase the total estimated burden hours per data collection. However, the survey is expected to be fielded every other year, rather than annually, which would cut the total burden estimate in half, resulting in an annual burden estimate (1,281) slightly higher than previously (1,250).
The total annual burden estimate for completion of the data collection represents an increase of $11,586 from the current information collection. The total survey sample size increased from 7,000 to 7,500 (+500 respondents) contributing to increasing burden costs. Burden costs also increased because of an increase in the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 occupational wage rate.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form FEMA Form FF-008-F National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness (Web)
Narrative of Changes Table.docx
1660-0105 - Published 30-Day Reinstatement FRN - 2025 04 22.pdf
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